Senators vow COLA cap repeal; grocery price increases eyed

12:16 PM,
Jan. 30, 2014

Tom Philpott

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Tom Philpott
Military Columnist

Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee vowed Tuesday to clear with unusual speed a bill to roll back the cap on cost-of-living adjustments for military retirees under age 62, long before it can ding anyone's retired pay or cause more damage to troop morale.

"It is our intention and belief that it should be immediately repealed, and as soon after (saying) 'immediately' as is humanly possible in a legislative body," said Sen. Carl Levin, committee chairman.